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Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai; Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel express grief

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was on Saturday night shot dead after three men fired at him in western suburbs of Mumbai. NCP leaders Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel and Mumbai Congress were among others who expressed their grief following his tragic death. 

Sources at the Lilavati Hospital confirmed that Baba Siddique passed away in the incident.

One more person sustained bullet injuries in the incident, sources said, adding that at least three rounds were fired at Baba Siddiqui out of which two hit him on chest.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, "Unknown people attacked Baba Siddique in which there are reports that he has passed away due to the injuries he had sustained. Two people have been arrested in the case, one is from Haryana and one is from Uttar Pradesh. Third one is on the run and the police will nab him soon. We will take this case in fast track court."

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Ajit Pawar expressed deep sorrow over Baba Siddiqui`s death, calling him a good colleague and friend who fought tirelessly for minority rights and promoted pan-religious harmony. Pawar offered heartfelt tributes to Siddiqui stating that it was a significant loss to the NCP and the community.

Mumbai Congress expressed grief following the incident and wrote, "the Mumbai Congress is deeply saddened by the passing of Baba Siddique Ji. His tireless service to the people and his dedication to the community will forever be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."

Senior NCP leader, Praful Patel, in a post on X wrote, "Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the demise of senior NCP leader Baba Siddique Ji. This cowardly and heinous crime must be strongly condemned, and those responsible should not be spared. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace."

A top police official confirmed that he was critically injured in the incident.

Sources said that three unidentified bike-borne assailants opened fire on Baba Siddique near his son and Bandra east MLA Zeeshan Siddique`s office in Nirmal Nagar area.

Baba Siddique was rushed to Lilavati Hospital following the incident where he was declared dead, sources said.

Additional CP West Region, Paramjit Singh Dahiya while speaking with the press said, "the incident took place at around 9:30 pm on Saturday. After the incident Baba Siddique was rushed to the hospital. Two people have been detained. Further investigation is being done by crime branch."

Further details will be updated.



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